Administration of Justice AS-T

The Las Positas College Administration of Justice program offers courses that lead
to an Associate in Arts in Administration of Justice for transfer degree. The Associates
in Art in Administration of Justice for Transfer prepares students for seamless transferinto the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Administration of Justice
or similar major. This new degree providesAdministration of Justice students assurance that their undergraduate work will prepare
them for junior status within the CSUsystem. Completing this degree will provide a stronger foundation for further educational
endeavors. After completing the required courses in this program students will graduate
with a broad-based understanding of the field of administration of justice, its demands,
required skill-sets, needed abilities, and career opportunities.

Completion Requirements:

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State
University, including both of the following:

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University
General Education - Breadth Requirements.

A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the
community college district.

Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

AD-Ts also require the students must earn a C or better in all courses required for
the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not acceptable grade for courses
in the major.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for students completing this Associate in Science in Administration
of Justice for Transfer include: Municipal or Special District Police Officer, County
Deputy Sheriff, FBI Agent*, DEA Agent*, Game Warden, Highway Patrol Officer, State
Narcotics Agent, Lawyer*, Forensic Specialist*, Probation Officer*, and a host of
other careers and jobs. (*Denotes a four-year degree requirement for that position.)

Required Core: (6 units)Units

Course

Units

AJ 50 (Intro to Admin of Justice)

3

AJ 60 (Criminal Law)

3

List A: Select Two (6 units)

Course

Units

AJ 55 (Intro to Correctional Science)

3

AJ 61 (Evidence)

3

AJ 63 (Criminal Investigation)

3

AJ 66 (Juvenile Procedures)

3

AJ 70 (Community Relations)

3

List B: Select Two (6-7 units)

Course

Units

Any LIST A course not already used

3

MATH 40 (Statistics and Probability)

4

PSYC 1 (General Psychology)

3

SOC 1 (Principles of Sociology)

3

Units

Units Category

Units

Total Units in the Major

18 - 19

Additional General Education and Elective Units

41-42

Total Units

60

See the Las Positas College California State University General Education-Breadth
or the IntersegmentalGeneral Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for a listing of areas and
courses. Doublecounting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may
be double countedwill depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken.
Consult with anadviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.